Derrick
/dehrihk/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Derrick is a English name meaning "Ruler of the peo...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Austria, BE, Bahrain. Derrick is derived from the Old German name Theodoric, composed of the elements 'theud' meaning 'people' and 'ric' meaning 'power' or 'ruler'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic dehrihk
IPA dɛɹɪk
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dehrihk. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Derrick
- · Derrick Rose - Basketball Player
- · Derrick Henry - Football Player
- · Derrick Coleman - Basketball Player
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